KillerMuffin
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Thrust is both past and present tense of the word. There is no such thing as thrusted. Look it up.
Thrusted is not a word
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Its: Possessive form of it
It's: Contraction of it is
Her's is not a word. It's hers.
Waist: the part of the body between ribs and hips
Waste: What comes out of your ass
Whose: Possessive form of who
Who's: Contraction of who is
Their: Possessive form of they, and yes, it's E before I
They're: Contraction of they are
There: The place
Alot is not word. It's a lot.
Occult is an adjective.
A cult is the noun.
It's: Contraction of it is
Her's is not a word. It's hers.
Waist: the part of the body between ribs and hips
Waste: What comes out of your ass
Whose: Possessive form of who
Who's: Contraction of who is
Their: Possessive form of they, and yes, it's E before I
They're: Contraction of they are
There: The place
Alot is not word. It's a lot.
Occult is an adjective.
A cult is the noun.
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and while we're at it...
Homophones abound... Don't get me started.
Also:
INTRANSITIVE VERB: I lie (PAST TENSE: lay) on the bed. I pick up the books that were lying on the bed.
TRANSITIVE: I lay (PAST: laid, had lain) the books on the bed.
SUBJECT: We two (not "us two") started talking. Mr. so-and-so and she (not "her") got engaged.
OBJECT: She turned to Bob and me (not "I") for help.
Homophones abound... Don't get me started.
Also:
INTRANSITIVE VERB: I lie (PAST TENSE: lay) on the bed. I pick up the books that were lying on the bed.
TRANSITIVE: I lay (PAST: laid, had lain) the books on the bed.
SUBJECT: We two (not "us two") started talking. Mr. so-and-so and she (not "her") got engaged.
OBJECT: She turned to Bob and me (not "I") for help.
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KillerMuffin said:
It CAN be an adjective, but it can also be a noun.
oc-cult : adj 1 : not revealed : secret 2 : Abstruse, mysterious
yadda yadda
2nd definition
oc-cult : n : occult matters-used with the.
sez Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (yes, I know 'sez' is not a word)
but I think I catch your point...using 'occult' when you are saying 'a cult' is simply a...well...lack of knowing the difference when it is to be used and in what way.
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For example: the "It" girl.sarah thorne said:
"It" can also be a verb: "She 'it me in the stomach, and I went whoooosh."
And, obviously, a noun/pronoun: "Tag, you're it," or (alternatively) "Tag your It", and of course the old Literotica favorite, "It rubs the lotion on its skin, or it gets the hose again."
Well done, Sarah. I like your name.
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thank you sarah.
I have also noticed that many do not know the difference between 'then' and 'than'......grrrrrrrr........
pet peeve? using the (non) word 'irregardless'.
sarah
I have also noticed that many do not know the difference between 'then' and 'than'......grrrrrrrr........
pet peeve? using the (non) word 'irregardless'.
sarah
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Oooh.
Sometimes you're quite frightening, Hannibal Sarah.
(shudder)
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Re:grammer
Please please please take notice!
Bare/ Bear Generally, use "bare," which can be an adjective or verb, when you mean "undressed," "simple," or "to reveal." Use "bear," which can be a noun or a verb, when you mean the animal or "to support" or "to produce."
Border/ Boarder Use "border," a noun or verb, when you mean "edge" or "to be alongside of." Use "boarder," a noun, when you mean a paying guest.
Breath/Breathe Generally, use "breath," a noun, when you mean the process of breathing, inhalation, or exhalation — for example, "She took a deep breath."Use "breathe," a verb, when you mean "to inhale and exhale" — for example, "Breathe deeply and smell the lilacs."
Cant/Can't Use "cant," a noun, when you mean "slope" or a type of speech. Use "can't," a contraction, when you mean "cannot."
Envelop/Envelope Use "envelop," a verb, when you mean "to enclose completely." Use "envelope," a noun, when you mean a type of container
Its/It's Use "its," a pronoun, when you are indicating possession, as in "its branches." Use "it's," a contraction, when you mean "it is" — for example, "It's a long way to the station."
Let's/Lets Use "let's," a contraction, when you mean "let us." Use "lets," a verb, when you mean "allows" or "rents."
Loath/Loathe Use "loath," an adjective, when you mean "unwilling" or "afraid" — for example, "Although he was loath to apologize, he did it."Use "loathe," a verb, when you mean "to dislike" — for example, "The only vegetable they loathe is okra."
Prostate/Prostrate Use "prostate," a noun, when you are referring to the gland. Use "prostrate," a verb or adjective, when you mean "to bow down" or "lying down."
Thats/That's Use "that's," a contraction, when you mean "that is." "Thats" is always incorrect.
Their/There/They're Use "their," an adjective, when you are indicating possession, as in "their house."Use "there," an adverb, when you are referring to a particular location, time, or action — for example, "Sit over there."Use "they're," a contraction, when you mean "they are" — for example, "They're coming home tomorrow."
Their's/Theirs Use "theirs," a pronoun, when you are indicating possession. "Their's" is always incorrect.
Who's/Whose Use "who's," a contraction, when you mean "who is." Use "whose," a pronoun, to indicate possession — for example, "Whose books are these?"
Wont/Won't Use "won't," a contraction, when you mean "will not." Generally, use "wont," an adjective, when you mean "accustomed to" or "likely" — for example, "He is wont to do these things."
(This last one is my biggest pet peeve)
You're/Your Use "you're," a contraction, when you mean "you are." Use "your" when you are indicating possession, as in "your garden."
Please please please take notice!
Bare/ Bear Generally, use "bare," which can be an adjective or verb, when you mean "undressed," "simple," or "to reveal." Use "bear," which can be a noun or a verb, when you mean the animal or "to support" or "to produce."
Border/ Boarder Use "border," a noun or verb, when you mean "edge" or "to be alongside of." Use "boarder," a noun, when you mean a paying guest.
Breath/Breathe Generally, use "breath," a noun, when you mean the process of breathing, inhalation, or exhalation — for example, "She took a deep breath."Use "breathe," a verb, when you mean "to inhale and exhale" — for example, "Breathe deeply and smell the lilacs."
Cant/Can't Use "cant," a noun, when you mean "slope" or a type of speech. Use "can't," a contraction, when you mean "cannot."
Envelop/Envelope Use "envelop," a verb, when you mean "to enclose completely." Use "envelope," a noun, when you mean a type of container
Its/It's Use "its," a pronoun, when you are indicating possession, as in "its branches." Use "it's," a contraction, when you mean "it is" — for example, "It's a long way to the station."
Let's/Lets Use "let's," a contraction, when you mean "let us." Use "lets," a verb, when you mean "allows" or "rents."
Loath/Loathe Use "loath," an adjective, when you mean "unwilling" or "afraid" — for example, "Although he was loath to apologize, he did it."Use "loathe," a verb, when you mean "to dislike" — for example, "The only vegetable they loathe is okra."
Prostate/Prostrate Use "prostate," a noun, when you are referring to the gland. Use "prostrate," a verb or adjective, when you mean "to bow down" or "lying down."
Thats/That's Use "that's," a contraction, when you mean "that is." "Thats" is always incorrect.
Their/There/They're Use "their," an adjective, when you are indicating possession, as in "their house."Use "there," an adverb, when you are referring to a particular location, time, or action — for example, "Sit over there."Use "they're," a contraction, when you mean "they are" — for example, "They're coming home tomorrow."
Their's/Theirs Use "theirs," a pronoun, when you are indicating possession. "Their's" is always incorrect.
Who's/Whose Use "who's," a contraction, when you mean "who is." Use "whose," a pronoun, to indicate possession — for example, "Whose books are these?"
Wont/Won't Use "won't," a contraction, when you mean "will not." Generally, use "wont," an adjective, when you mean "accustomed to" or "likely" — for example, "He is wont to do these things."
(This last one is my biggest pet peeve)
You're/Your Use "you're," a contraction, when you mean "you are." Use "your" when you are indicating possession, as in "your garden."
flawed_ethics
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Sounds like Smeagol to me. Dunno why, just thought I should mention it.openthighs_sarah said:... and of course the old Literotica favorite, "It rubs the lotion on its skin, or it gets the hose again." ...
Too bad about thrusted though. I had great plans for it.
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Don't worry, SSS. The world is a more interesting place with you in it. I won't be taking any bites out of you...sweetsubsarahh said:
unless I'm invited, of course.
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Smeagol would get so excited saying that line -- "it rubs the LOTION, the LOTION!!!!" etc., while he hops around and hugs himself. (I love Smeagol. I want a Smeagol of my own.)flawed_ethics said:
And just to bring the thread back on topic...
"Thrusted light is worse than presented pistols."
-- Herman Melville
(I always knew that guy was a dick.)
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Here are a few items I've saved from the only daily mailing list I subscribe to: "Garner's Usage Tip of the Day" It's a free Oxford University Press site at: http://www.oup-usa.org/usagetips
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allude; advert; refer.
To "allude" is to refer to (something) indirectly or by suggestion only. To "advert" or "refer" is to bring up directly, "advert" being the more formal word. "Allude" is misused for "refer" when the indirect nature of a comment or suggestion is missing -- e.g.:
"The generous wrath which had caused her to allude [read 'refer'] to her betrothed as a pig in human shape had vanished completely." P.G. Wodehouse, The Return of Jeeves 37 (1954) (the angry fiancee had just said, "You're simply a pig in human shape.").
"Calling on President Clinton to enter the debate forcefully, Jackson alluded to [read 'referred to' or 'quoted'] the words spoken by King on Aug. 28, 1963: 'I have a dream that this nation will rise up . . . .'" Chuck Finnie, "Jackson: Proposition 209 Equals 'Ethnic Cleansing,'" S.F. Examiner, 25 Aug. 1997, at A1.
In the following sentence the writer creates an oxymoron because an allusion can't be explicit: "The images in the grid alluded explicitly to homosexuality [read 'depicted homosexuality explicitly'], since all showed male couples, most in sexual positions." Maud Lavin, "Robert Flynt at Witkin," Art in America, Feb. 1993, at 111.
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allusion; illusion.
While an "allusion" is an indirect reference <literary allusion>, an "illusion" is a deception <optical illusion>. But some writers bungle the two -- e.g.:
"Full of jokes, literary illusions [read 'allusions'], fractured Shakespeare and physical comedy, it's a show that appeals to young and old." Nadine Goff, "'Buck Mulligan' Has Something for Everyone," Wis. State J., 18 Sept. 1995, at C5.
"Ansley and Bran Lancourt, the heart and soul of Johnny Bravo, ... sprinkle their poppish songs with literary illusion read 'allusions']." "Don't Tell Diesel Doug You Don't Like Country," Portland Press Herald, 6 June 1996, at D10.
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already; all ready.
"Already" has to do with time <finished already>, "all ready" with preparation <we are all ready>.
The terms are occasionally misused -- e.g.: "The Bahhumbug with lack of tact / Now called attention to the fact, / Which made it feel to Edmund Gravel / He was already [read 'all ready'] to unravel." Edward Gorey, The Headless Bust 4 (1997).
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allude; advert; refer.
To "allude" is to refer to (something) indirectly or by suggestion only. To "advert" or "refer" is to bring up directly, "advert" being the more formal word. "Allude" is misused for "refer" when the indirect nature of a comment or suggestion is missing -- e.g.:
"The generous wrath which had caused her to allude [read 'refer'] to her betrothed as a pig in human shape had vanished completely." P.G. Wodehouse, The Return of Jeeves 37 (1954) (the angry fiancee had just said, "You're simply a pig in human shape.").
"Calling on President Clinton to enter the debate forcefully, Jackson alluded to [read 'referred to' or 'quoted'] the words spoken by King on Aug. 28, 1963: 'I have a dream that this nation will rise up . . . .'" Chuck Finnie, "Jackson: Proposition 209 Equals 'Ethnic Cleansing,'" S.F. Examiner, 25 Aug. 1997, at A1.
In the following sentence the writer creates an oxymoron because an allusion can't be explicit: "The images in the grid alluded explicitly to homosexuality [read 'depicted homosexuality explicitly'], since all showed male couples, most in sexual positions." Maud Lavin, "Robert Flynt at Witkin," Art in America, Feb. 1993, at 111.
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allusion; illusion.
While an "allusion" is an indirect reference <literary allusion>, an "illusion" is a deception <optical illusion>. But some writers bungle the two -- e.g.:
"Full of jokes, literary illusions [read 'allusions'], fractured Shakespeare and physical comedy, it's a show that appeals to young and old." Nadine Goff, "'Buck Mulligan' Has Something for Everyone," Wis. State J., 18 Sept. 1995, at C5.
"Ansley and Bran Lancourt, the heart and soul of Johnny Bravo, ... sprinkle their poppish songs with literary illusion read 'allusions']." "Don't Tell Diesel Doug You Don't Like Country," Portland Press Herald, 6 June 1996, at D10.
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already; all ready.
"Already" has to do with time <finished already>, "all ready" with preparation <we are all ready>.
The terms are occasionally misused -- e.g.: "The Bahhumbug with lack of tact / Now called attention to the fact, / Which made it feel to Edmund Gravel / He was already [read 'all ready'] to unravel." Edward Gorey, The Headless Bust 4 (1997).
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openthighs_sarah said:Don't worry, SSS. The world is a more interesting place with you in it. I won't be taking any bites out of you...
unless I'm invited, of course.
Love the new AV!
(self-portrait at your piano, perhaps?)
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Thanks, sweetsub! Not me -- my hair's longer and my posture at the keyboard isn't that good.sweetsubsarahh said:
(Nice ass, though, don't you think?)
If we're going to share pet peeves, then I hate the business-speak words "prioritization", "methodology" and "utilization". And don't even get me started on "orientated."
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I had a college professor when I was an undergrad who would always say he wanted us to have success - except he would pronounce it "sussess".
I would always think - what the fuck is THAT???
I would always think - what the fuck is THAT???
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sweetsubsarahh said:I would always think - what the fuck is THAT???
A... lisp?
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hiddenself said:A... lisp?
How droll.
Pardon your arrogance, but he did NOT have a lisp. And he did manage to speak fairly eloquently whenever he lectured.
He just had a tendency to mispronounce certain words; this was one I remembered.
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I suppose it was a bad joke if you didn't laugh. *raises hands in exasperation*
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hiddenself said:I suppose it was a bad joke if you didn't laugh. *raises hands in exasperation*
Perhaps it was the symbol you used to illustrate your point
that prevented me from seeing the joke.
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Grammar
Oh, yes. I totally agree!
(and that one seems to be used incorrectly quite often around here!!)
destinie21 said:(This last one is my biggest pet peeve)
You're/Your Use "you're," a contraction, when you mean "you are." Use "your" when you are indicating possession, as in "your garden."
Oh, yes. I totally agree!
(and that one seems to be used incorrectly quite often around here!!)
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KillerMuffin said:
KM, I never really thought about the word "thrusted" before.
I kind of like it, actually. In a strange, perverted, immoral, Jack Nicholson kind of way.
You know, kind of creepy yet darkly attractive, the guy you sleep with but never want your parents to meet, the incredibly wild one-night stand sex you once had after 12 shots of Tequila Gold -
(not that I would know anything about that!)
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openthighs_sarah said:
<--- here's one you can have any time OT
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Yes all these are annoying, and yes you have to bash 'using "u" instead of "you" makes you look stupid, not cool' into newbies, but these niggles don't really affect my opinion of writing much. Spelling is hard and punctuation is complicated: I can understand if quite intelligent, literate people don't get them right. They're forgivable.
Much more serious, to my thinking, much more of an impediment to appreciation, is defects in imagination. 'He thrust his giant 12" cock up her dripping pussy' might get all the spelling right but is a non-starter as far as the idea of writing goes. Originality is what's really important. Ability to cast it in your own words. If they're misspelt... well, that's something to work on, but people can fix that much more easily than they can paucity of ideas.
Much more serious, to my thinking, much more of an impediment to appreciation, is defects in imagination. 'He thrust his giant 12" cock up her dripping pussy' might get all the spelling right but is a non-starter as far as the idea of writing goes. Originality is what's really important. Ability to cast it in your own words. If they're misspelt... well, that's something to work on, but people can fix that much more easily than they can paucity of ideas.
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It's one thing to write in an unimaginative, perverted manner. Try as one might to guide people who submit Lit stories to develop more realistic attributes or mask them with more colorful lanuage ("... feeling his size press through her hungry snatch," or something other than, as you suggested, "... thrusted his 14" cock into her wet pussy."), there will always be the submitted story that peddles to the lowest common denominator.
It's those readers who give these stories high votes that gets me. Heck, I should know. My latest was an incest story. I don't think I need to explain much else. It ranked significantly higher than anything else I've submitted, despite feedback pointing out it's weaknesses.
Don't get me wrong! I'm not complaining. Different strokes for different folks, that's all. One simply must recognize that so long as an audience exists for such smut, then there will be those who cater to them.
Now, where was I? Oh yeah...
It's those readers who give these stories high votes that gets me. Heck, I should know. My latest was an incest story.
I don't think I need to explain much else. It ranked significantly higher than anything else I've submitted, despite feedback pointing out it's weaknesses.Don't get me wrong! I'm not complaining. Different strokes for different folks, that's all. One simply must recognize that so long as an audience exists for such smut, then there will be those who cater to them.
Now, where was I? Oh yeah...
